Adecco is assisting a local client in recruiting for a detail-oriented Assistant Buyer in Los Angeles. This is for a temp to possible long-term opportunity that will give you valuable experience to enhance your career. As an Assistant Buyer you will support the day-to-day functions of the Buyers. The ideal candidate is productive, values confidentiality, is hardworking, and possesses good PC skills, especially Excel, organization skills and math skills. If you meet the qualifications listed below please Apply Now!

The Assistant Buyer role is an administrative function that assists in the Buying/Merchandising organization. The Assistant Buyer will enter and update purchase orders, follow up on orders, and generate and format business reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for purchase order entry and updates. Receive order information from merchant and enter into system in an accurate and timely fashion. Similarly, receive and process order updates and re-orders from merchant, and process those via Ross purchase order systems.

Produce and format an on-going set of weekly reports (e.g. On Order Report, Item Sales Report, Sales Recaps) as well as ad hoc business reports as directed by Merchant team.

Input designated SKUs for markdown into appropriate merchandising system, as directed by Buyer.

Keep track of and communicate status of upcoming POs. Work closely with Buyers and Assistant Buyers to gain and maintain understanding of specified business area via frequent touchbases, including key vendors, UDAs, trends, preferred report formats, etc.

Skills & requirements:High school diploma requiredTwo years minimum work experience Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills, with an emphasis on ExcelMust be a team player, exhibiting good communication skills and flexibility Strong organizational, time management & prioritization skills a priority

Must have: Planning and Organization skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration/Interpersonal EffectivenessHigh Quality of Work

Adecco provides one of the most comprehensive benefits package in the industry to contract workers. Benefits are available to you as a contractor after one week of employment.

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